To require that the Amtrak Board of Directors comply with the open meetings requirements of section 552b of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Troy E. Nehls
R-TX | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Applies the Sunshine Act open meetings requirements to Amtrak Board of Directors meetings while providing specific exemptions for contract negotiations, collective bargaining, and personnel matters.
Who Benefits and How
Taxpayers and passengers gain transparency into Amtrak governance. Public oversight of Amtrak improves. Accountability for passenger rail decisions increases.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Amtrak Board must hold open meetings. Limited exemptions available for sensitive matters. Board loses ability to conduct all business in closed sessions.
Key Provisions
- Applies sections 552 and 552b of title 5 to Amtrak
- Exemptions for contract negotiations protecting competitive position
- Exemptions for collective bargaining agreements
- Exemptions for personnel matters including hiring and termination
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires Amtrak Board of Directors meetings to comply with open meetings laws with limited exceptions
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Apply government transparency standards to Amtrak with practical exceptions"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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